Deserving or worthy
Derived from the English word 'merit', which comes from the Latin 'meritus'. It signifies a person who is deserving of praise, honor, or reward. Historically, it has also been used as a variation of the Scandinavian name Marit, a form of Margaret.
Less common today
Merit isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,140 in 2025.
Former member of the WTO Appellate Body and academic
American actress and voice artist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
